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Camptown Races Or Eh, That's a Joke, Son!

"Camptown Races sing this song, Do Dah! Do Dah!" ( sung incessantly by a certain, unique rooster.) Henry Hawke: ( Sung to Holly Jolly Christmas:) " I'll be there and back by sunset. There's a chicken there for me! Mom and Dad will be proud, you bet! when a chicken, they'll see!" Henry: ( Sung to Arkansas Traveler:) " I think that there's a chicken, yes, indeed! No need to check, that's a chicken, yes, siree! I know that that's a chicken , yes, indeed! Even though he has a snout for pecking at the seed!" POW! ( cue woozy music.) Barnyard Dog: Hey, wait a minute, kid! Have you flipped your lid!" Henry: " I hit you a good one and I'm the winner! Now come along with me! You're what's for dinner!" Barnyard Dog: " Eh, kid.. I'm a dog, don't you get it! Now, scram! Before I make you regret it!" " Camptown races, sing this song.. I say , I say.. it's not the words, son, it's the song It kind of.. eh, moves me along, err.." Henry: " Oh, the shame! The family name! Life for me will never be the same!" Barnyard Dog: " Someone's given you the bum steer!" He looks at Henry crying. " Kind of gets you right here.. Tell ya, what, kid! I'll give you a real clucker with all the feathers! Now listen to me, the sooner the better.." Pss. psst. pss.. "Camptown Races, Uhh, oh, I say, I say.. What do we have here?! An unholy alli, alli alli, joining together. and the word is ..Beware!" I say, son! What are, what are you doing here in my little slice of paradise?!" Henry: "Ehh, Mister Cock-a-Doodle Doo.. I'd turn around if I were you!" "Heh, heh heh.. Obviously, this boy believes that I was born yesterday if not the day before! Let me lead him on a little more.." "Just what am I supposed to see, there, ehh, son? The rising moon? The setting sun? Heh, Heh, Heh.." BAM! "I, I, I think I've been way layed. I, I, better look for some shade.." PLOP! "That boy's got more nerve than a bum tooth! ehh, that's a joke, son! Miss Prissy! My my time has come too soon!" Eeee, THUD! Henry and Barnyard Dog( together.): "Geez, What a maroon!" Cue the Looney Tunes end music. (" Eer.. That's your cue, son!") " Can't find no good cartoon help these days!" THUD! THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

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Date: 3/26/2010 1:23:00 AM
One of my Dad's favourites Gerard.Nice work.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments and kind words
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Date: 3/25/2010 10:39:00 PM
Loony doodle doo... OK I have a song you can poem out for me `Man named Sue` by Johnny Cash
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Date: 3/23/2010 8:04:00 PM
Thanks for the encouragement Gerard in comment. I will keep hanging on to my life and style. Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/22/2010 6:26:00 PM
No need to worry Gerard ..I am posting on two other sites besides Soup now as my poetry demands have become quite intense and in demand on the other sites so am splitting my time between all three.. and don't u worry.. I luv the NFL and watch ALL the games and sports commentaries and news faithfully so I do believe they will go on strike along with u... in the meantime lets try to get our teams in place for whatever time they do play... GO GIANTS!!! luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/22/2010 1:28:00 PM
Wow what a ride! Congrats
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Date: 3/22/2010 8:28:00 AM
A fun 2 read poem..This so diffrent, I have truely enjoyed the funtime in your ..sing-a-long them...
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Date: 3/22/2010 1:34:00 AM
Nice one Gerard ,Thank you for your welcome comments and kind words today Gerard.Much appreciated.Rgds Brian
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Date: 3/21/2010 9:49:00 PM
Fun read, Gerard! Quite creative. Congrats on your win and thanks for the great comments you left for "Clear the Dust". Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 3/21/2010 9:19:00 PM
Well I saw your name on the winners list so a big congrats Gerard.. I had pulled my Foghorn Leghorn poem a few days before the contest closed for some personal reasons... so I am glad old Foghorn and U got to share the winners spotlight.. thankxx for your always sweet comments...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/21/2010 7:58:00 PM
Gerard, congratulations on your placement. Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/20/2010 3:02:00 PM
Congrats on your success Gerard...Raul
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Date: 3/20/2010 10:55:00 AM
Lots of silliness like in those old cartoons in this one, Gerard. I could envision some of the cartoon characters speaking this way from my childhood cartoon days. Congratulations. LUv, andrea
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Date: 3/20/2010 10:05:00 AM
I am not surprised to see this terrific poem in the winner's circle!! Congratulations Gerard...you did a fantastic job!! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/20/2010 8:01:00 AM
Got a kick out of this one, Gerard. Congrats on your success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/20/2010 5:24:00 AM
Yeehaw!!! Gerard, Congratulations on your success in my contest. This had me wanting to get up and go to a barn dance. LOL And I was laughing my head off on the first read. Thank you for entering. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/19/2010 11:09:00 AM
VERY NICE WRITE AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR MY TYPO IN THE ALIEN CONTEST I WON SECOND PLACE I OWE THIS ONE TO YOU TEARS OF JOY FLOOD MY FACE THANK YOU FALESHIA
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Date: 3/19/2010 8:27:00 AM
A boisterous barnyard blowout of a song, Gerard! Very clever and a great entry for the contest. Wishing you luck! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/17/2010 4:26:00 PM
This, I really like, Gerard! I wish you good luck in the contest....not that you're going to need it...Great job, as usual...Peace, Audrey
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Date: 3/17/2010 12:50:00 PM
Thankxxx for your terrific and special comment Gerard ..I have pulled my Foghorn Leghorn from the contest .. u will be the only one representing our funny rooster pal... luv and good luck ...Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.
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Date: 3/17/2010 11:56:00 AM
What a wonderful day it is today and it is a pleasure to have time to read some poetry today. I am happy that yours is amongst the ones I have read today Gerard. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/16/2010 7:14:00 PM
Great minds must thik alike Gerard.. I submitted my contest entry Foghorn Leghorn .. a few moments ago.. good luck ..we have a great subject.. yes? very nicely written..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/16/2010 6:40:00 PM
You've got the whole barnyard set to music....I can almost hear the voice of Mel Blanc in there singing along!! Cute poem! ~ Carrie
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Date: 3/16/2010 4:22:00 PM
cute
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